1979 Vw Bus - Daily Driver on 2040-cars
Momence, Illinois, United States
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Well, I hate to do it but "BLUE" must go. This is an Arizona bus that has only spent eight months in Illinois. I bought this bus from a young man last January 2014. I bought it mostly because is was very dry, practically no rust, but bought it sight unseen. When I got it it wouldn't run, so without putting a single mile on it, I had it towed 100 miles to one of the best shops in the midwest. Seven months and $4000 later it drives, runs, shifts, stops and starts like a champ. Problem is, I can't afford a bus with this kind of investment. Thought I was buying it ready to drive for the most I could pay. Anyway, my bad experience and my loss is your gain. The repairs are too numerous to mention but if you're really serious I can fax you a copy of the $4000 receipt. Basically we did gear box, tranny, completely rebuilt the carb, new manifolds, new tailpipe, wheel bearings, valve cover gaskets, new clutch cable, lights, etc. Besides these things the shop did, the previous owner put on very nice wheels, new tires, a nice stereo, nice custom fitted carpet and a rear seat that is factory made to make a bed. I have also added new rear turn signal lenses, front turn signal lenses, new high impact plastic glove box, gear shift extender, new side mirrors from Bus Depot and a few graphics. Currently the spare is stored under the rear seat but have everything needed to return to its original place on the front of the bus. The original color was brown, There is not rust on front or middle floors, sliding door track or along bottom. There is some very minor surface rust on the rear corner. The metal is very solid, the tires just sprayed back and took the paint off just enough to let a little surface rust begin. This is not a 25K show bus and so it doesn't cost 25K. It is solid, looks great from 25' away and will get you lots of honks, nods and a few peace signs. As I said, the only reason it's for sale is because I put $4000 worth of repairs on my credit card and it's going to come due very soon. No low ballers. It's worth the money and it's only going to get worth more as you can see if you're watching these ads. I'll help set up shipping, send you more pics if you need them or anything else you need. It's a good running, solid desert bus and although it's not perfect you will enjoy every minute of driving it.
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